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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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